On Saturday morning last I Embarked with the Army at Lake George; The next day Landed without Opposition & proceeded to the Saw Mills, and took Post on the Commanding Grounds, meeting only a trifling Opposition from the Enemy; We lay on Our Arms all Night, and early the 23d. We Continued our March to this Ground, which I took possession of in the forenoon, the Enemy having Abandoned the Lines without Destroying them, first having Carried off their Effects, as well as sent away the greatest part of their Troops; As soon as I was Set down before the Place, and after having Reconnoitred it, I Ordered the Trenches to be Opened, and Batteries to be made, which were finished last Night, and were to have Opened at Break of day, but the Enemy did not think proper to Wait till then, having about ten of the Clock Yesterday Evening, blown up a part of the Fort, and made their Escape all to about 20 Deserters. Our Loss, considering the Fire We Sustained, is Inconsiderable; We have only Two Officers killed, Vizt. Colonel Townshend, Deputy Adjutant General, & Ensign Harrison of late Forbes's.

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